I was born in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. From my earliest memories, art has always been a major part of my life. I was fortunate that my parents were supportive of my initial enthusiasm. They also encouraged my inquisitive nature and love of the outdoors. My earliest subjects began with cartoons, dinosaurs, and, of course, animals! Being largely self-taught, I worked primarily in graphite and pen & ink until I was a young adult. My professional art career took a slight detour as I embarked on a twenty year career in the United States...more
